Heritage winnings anyone?

perezfan · #1 05-05-2012, 12:04 AM

Here's what I came away with... Heritage didn't picture the original Balfour Artwork that accompanies the 1937 WS Press Pin. As a result, I think it snuck through lots cheaper than it might have otherwise.

I was bitterly disappointed to lose out on the 1914 Braves Pennant. I had already cleared a giant space for it on the wall (in my mind anyway... not physically). It is probably the nicest (and biggest) felt pennant in existence.

But it realized over $10,000.00 and the winning bidder appeared to have no limits. I really hated to bow out... hope it goes to a museum or other public venue in which people can view it

Runscott · #2 05-05-2012, 01:17 AM

Very happy to win this catcher's mitt:

"This is the mitt my father used to catch me when I was a kid--13-16 years old--on our farm near Van Meter, Iowa. It was this mitt he was using when I threw a fastball in 1934 that hit him in the chest and broke three ribs, as described in Time magazine April 19, 1937." - Bob Feller

Scott Garner · #3 05-05-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Very happy to win this catcher's mitt:

"This is the mitt my father used to catch me when I was a kid--13-16 years old--on our farm near Van Meter, Iowa. It was this mitt he was using when I threw a fastball in 1934 that hit him in the chest and broke three ribs, as described in Time magazine April 19, 1937." - Bob Feller

Scott,
That's an awesome glove to own. Definately a museum piece, to say the least. Congrats on your pickup!

Runscott · #4 05-05-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Scott,
That's an awesome glove to own. Definately a museum piece, to say the least. Congrats on your pickup!

Thanks Scott. Nice contract pick-up as well. It's interesting to hear the stories behind these pick-ups. Mine was a no-brainer - last weekend my Dad was talking with me about what it was like to catch a 90+ mph fastball when he was catching my brother. I know he still has that mitt.

mr2686 · #5 05-05-2012, 01:15 PM

Scott, great pickup and story. Your Vandy collection is sizing up to be second to none.

drc · #6 05-05-2012, 01:21 PM

I had lunch with Scott and his son yesterday, and that's what I referred to it as. Something for a museum. Definitely a historical artifact.

And at the downtown coffee shop afterwords, Scott literally had his computer open to the live Heritage bidding.

I didn't place a bid. Just a coffee.

Runscott · #7 05-05-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by drc

I had lunch with Scott and his son yesterday, and that's what I referred to it as. Something for a museum. Definitely a historical artifact.

And at the downtown coffee shop afterwords, Scott literally had his computer open to the live Heritage bidding.

I didn't place a bid. Just a coffee.

I apologize for getting on the computer - the item I was looking for was the 1913-14 Pirates scorebook mentioned earlier in this thread. Very glad it went to someone who will appreciate it.

I have also been thinking more about that 1907 Pirates photo I picked up through Heritage yesterday. Rather than messing with re-mounting and taking a chance on damaging the photo, just going to leave as-is and add a nice mating and frame.

mybestbretts · #8 10-26-2012, 07:20 PM

Wow, looks like some great items. I bid and lost

Runscott · #9 10-26-2012, 10:53 PM

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71buc · #10 10-24-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Very happy to win this catcher's mitt:

"This is the mitt my father used to catch me when I was a kid--13-16 years old--on our farm near Van Meter, Iowa. It was this mitt he was using when I threw a fastball in 1934 that hit him in the chest and broke three ribs, as described in Time magazine April 19, 1937." - Bob Feller

Amazing piece with true historical significance! That belongs in a museum. You have the Real Roy Hobbs father's glove. It doesn't have a lightening bolt on it does it?

Runscott · #11 10-24-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 71buc

Amazing piece with true historical significance! That belongs in a museum. You have the Real Roy Hobbs father's glove. It doesn't have a lightening bolt on it does it?

Thanks Mike - I read your above post right after posting a pic of this in the pre-rookie thread. I don't have the room in my place to display anything really, but if I ever get a 'man-cave', this will be one of the centerpieces.

dcdopson · #12 10-24-2012, 02:44 PM

pm sent

margoaepi · #13 05-06-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by perezfan

Here's what I came away with... Heritage didn't picture the original Balfour Artwork that accompanies the 1937 WS Press Pin. As a result, I think it snuck through lots cheaper than it might have otherwise.

I was bitterly disappointed to lose out on the 1914 Braves Pennant. I had already cleared a giant space for it on the wall (in my mind anyway... not physically). It is probably the nicest (and biggest) felt pennant in existence.

But it realized over $10,000.00 and the winning bidder appeared to have no limits. I really hated to bow out... hope it goes to a museum or other public venue in which people can view it

I was the under bidder on the tigers piece. Would go great withy my other Jennings items. I ended up winning the very next lot though, the tigers photo supplement.

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